Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Aaron Boone

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

1. Aaron Boone Marker

Inscription.
Dash Career: (1995)
Career Stats: .261 BA • 14 HR • 61 R • 50 RBI • 11 SB

Highlights
2003 All-Star Game Participant (SS)
Walk-off Home Run in 2013 ALCS

Aaron Boone has had a substantial career in the sport of baseball on and off the field. Boone is most known for hitting a walk-off home run in the 11th inning of game 7 in the 2013 ALCS for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Following his playing career, Boone became a baseball analyst for ESPN before being named the manager for the New York Yankees in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 36° 5.481′ N, 80° 15.341′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Ballpark Way east of Peters Creek Parkway. The marker is at Truist Stadium. It is stationed under the covered concourse behind the first base stands. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Ballpark Way, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dylan Cease (here, next to this marker); Wade Boggs (here, next to this marker); Eddy Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Jim Abbott (a few steps from this marker); Tim Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Joe Girardi (a few steps from this marker); Jon Garland (a few steps from this marker); Doug Glanville (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Regarding Aaron Boone. Aaron Boone played for the Winston-Salem Warthogs, the previous name of the team before it moved from Ernie Shore Stadium to Truist Stadium for the 2009 season. During

Aaron Boone Marker looking towards the 1B entrance of the concourse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

2. Aaron Boone Marker looking towards the 1B entrance of the concourse

the season Boone played with Winston-Salem, the team was affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds.

There is an error in the marker itself. Boone's walk-off home run to win the American League Championship Series was in 2003.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.